Artist: Blancmange
Genre: Synth-pop
Blancmange are an English synth-pop band formed in London in 1979, consisting of Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe. The duo achieved success in the early-mid 1980s with their distinctive blend of synthesizers, world music influences, and Arthur's soulful vocals. Their hits included 'Living on the Ceiling,' 'Waves,' and 'Blind Vision.' Blancmange's music was more experimental than typical synth-pop, incorporating funk, Asian music, and avant-garde experimentation alongside accessible pop melodies. Their cover of ABBA's 'The Day Before You Came' demonstrated their ability to reinterpret familiar material uniquely. After splitting in 1986, Arthur revived Blancmange in 2011 and has continued releasing albums.
Blancmange vinyl records (27)
BLANCMANGE Feel Me (1982 UK 7 injection moulded vinyl single also including an Instrumental of the title track housed in a matte picture sleeve BLANC2)
£9.00 used
BLANCMANGE The Day Before You Came (1984 UK 7 vinyl single a cover of the ABBA tune which ironically charted higher than the original ABBA release also including All Things Are Nice picture sleeve BLANC8) Track Listing: 1. The Day Before You Came 2. All Things Are Nice
£7.99 used
BLANCMANGE/ THE PASSAGE Living On The Ceiling (Early 80s UK 3-track 7 black flexidisc originally only available with copies of Melody Maker music newspaper including an excerpt of Sad Day plus Born Every Minute by The Passage) Track Listing: 1. Blancmange - Living On The Ceiling 2. Blancmange - Sad Day (Excerpt) 3
£7.99 used
BLANCMANGE Waves (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including The Game Above My Head picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl shows signs of play BLANC4) Track Listing: Waves The Game Above My Head
£7.99 used
BLANCMANGE Thats Love That It Is (1983 UK 7 vinyl single taken from their second album Mange Tout also including Vishnu picture sleeve BLANC6) Track Listing: 1. Thats Love Thats It Is 2. Vishnu
£7.99 used
BLANCMANGE Blind Vision (1983 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Heaven Knows Where Heaven Is. Both the picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition BLANC5) Track Listing: 1. Blind Vision 2. Heaven Knows Where Heaven Is
£7.99 used
BLANCMANGE Whats Your Problem. (1985 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Side Two. Both the picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition BLANC9) Track Listing: 1. Whats Your Problem. 2. Side Two
£9.00 used
BLANCMANGE Blind Vision (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also includes Heaven Knows Where Heaven Is picture sleeve. There is just minor scuffing to the opening edge but the vinyl remains in excellent condition BLANC5) Track Listing: 1. Blind Vision 2. Heaven Knows Where Heaven Is
£7.99 used
BLANCMANGE Mange Tout (1984 UK 10-track LP housed in the original hype stickered picture sleeve with the illustrated credits inner. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played SH8554) Track Listing: 01. Dont Tell Me 02. Game Above My Head 03. Blind Vision 04. Time Became The Tide 05
£28.00 used
BLANCMANGE Blind Vision (1982 US promotional only vinyl 7 for the single featuring the Mono & Stereo versions blue & white labels within an Island company die-cut paper sleeve. The vinyl shows very little evidence of play)
£17.00 used